Being social animals, an indispensable requirement of human-life
is the need to communicate amongst the community. The progress in
the field of science and technology has permitted the mankind to
connect with one another over large separation areas. In the modern
world telecommunication plays an important part by transmission of
messages over significant distances for the purpose of
communication. Digital infrastructure and services are increasingly
emerging as key enablers and critical determinants of a
country's growth and well-being.
National Digital Communications Policy – 2018
With the advent of digitalization, significant capabilities in
both telecommunications and software have been endorsed in India,
allowing it to benefit from new technologies and platforms to
unlock productivity. In order to catalyse economic growth and
development of the country, generating new- age jobs and
livelihoods, and providing access to next generation services for
the citizens,
